It’s NFL trade season and at 4-2 entering Week 7, the New England Patriots are expected to be buyers.

With the 2025 NFL trade deadline coming up on Nov. 4, numerous analysts and insiders are crafting ideas for the Patriots.

New England has already been connected to the likes of Breece Hall, DeAndre Hopkins, Derrick Henry and Jakobi Meyers.

MassLive’s Karen Guregian detailed “5 potential trade targets” for the Patriots on Tuesday and among them was Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku.

“Tight end is such an important position in Josh McDaniels offense. With Mike Vrabel having served as a...

Former New England Patriots cornerback Ty Law is thoroughly impressed by quarterback Drake Maye.

Maye had a stellar offensive game in Week 6 as the Patriots defeated the New Orleans Saints 25-19. With the win, New England improved to 4-2 and is now atop the AFC East.

After Maye’s Week 6 performance, where he threw for 261 yards and three touchdowns, Law said the sophomore quarterback reminds him of Tom Brady.

“He’s finding ways to get everybody involved,” Law said on “The Greg Hill Show” on Tuesday. “You know what I mean? That’s the thing that I’m most impressed about....

Second-year quarterback Drake Maye is beginning to lead the New England Patriots passing game to success. However, the team’s running game still needs significant improvement.

If the Patriots want to improve their running game, they may need to consider trading for a top-notch back. Recently, MassLive’s Karen Guregian suggested that the Patriots target New York Jets running back Breece Hall.

“Hall, as well as several other notable Jets, could be on the block given the team’s 0-6 start,” Guregian wrote on Tuesday. “Whether it’s via trade, someone off the street, the Patriots need help in the run game.”

The Patriots...

As the New England Patriots navigate the 2025 NFL season with second-year quarterback Drake Maye showing flashes of brilliance, including a standout Week 6 performance against the New Orleans Saints with 261 yards and three touchdowns, the team still seeks more consistent offensive firepower. Jakobi Meyers, a proven wide receiver currently mired in a disappointing Raiders campaign, has already requested a trade amid contract tensions. Bringing Meyers back to Foxborough could give Maye a dependable target to elevate the passing game.

Pro Football Focus’ Bradley Locker suggested the Pats as a trade fit for Meyers this week. “During his stint...

Walking into the Caesars Superdome was a special moment for Efton Chism III.

After spending the first five weeks of his rookie season on the inactive list, Chism finally got his shot on the game-day roster Sunday. The magnitude of the moment truly hit him on the way in.

“Walking in, seeing the whole environment, it was pretty surreal,” Chism said. “The preseason was awesome to get those reps, and to get my mind right that way, but then, to get that opportunity to go out there and help the team anyway I can was pretty special.”

Chism’s primary role...

The Patriots have surprised many this season with their rise. Nonetheless, former New England cornerback Ty Law isn’t caught off guard by head coach Mike Vrabel’s ability to get the team ready to fight for wins.

“I’m not surprised at Mike Vrabel,” Law said on Tuesday during WEEI’s “The Greg Hill Show.” “I’m more surprised that the team responded, given that many people from last year are still here. You never know what to expect from a new coach. I had a lot of faith in Vrabel, but not so much in the team as a whole.”

Vrabel has established...

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel wants more from the running game.

In the Patriots’ 25-19 win over the New Orleans Saints, quarterback Drake Maye led the team with 28 rushing yards. Rookie TreVeyon Henderson rushed for 27 yards on nine carries, while Rhamondre Stevenson had 18 yards on 13 carries.

After getting a chance to watch the tape and look back on the game, Vrabel knows the run game has to be better. The head coach is looking for more consistency from the run game.

“We’ll keep working. We’ve had some good runs, we’ve had some pitiful ones,...

TEAM TALK

• Evan Lazar‘s After Further Review: Breaking down Drake Maye and the Patriots defense in Sunday’s win over the Saints in Week 6. “At this point, Maye is on a five-game heater that has him knocking on the door of the post-season accolade conversation.” More!
• Transcript: Mike Vrabel (Plus 12 min. video)
• Press Conferences: Garrett Bradbury – Efton Chism III.
• Post Game Quotes: Patriots and Saints.
• Inside the Patriots locker room after their 25-19 win over the Saints. (1 min. video)
• WEEI Patriots Monday: Mike Vrabel (15 min. video) and Drake Maye (15...

As the NFL trade deadline looms on November 4, contending teams like the New England Patriots are scouting opportunities to reshape their rosters. The Pats have multiple areas of need, but they could definitely stand to gain from injecting veteran talent into their receiving corps. As such, acquiring Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins via trade could transform their Drake Maye-led offense into a more dynamic unit.

Pro Football Focus’ Bradley Locker suggested the Patriots as a fit for Hopkins this week. “Although the Ravens entered play Sunday ranked 22nd in offensive EPA per play, Hopkins has assembled a bounce-back...

Drake Maye isn’t yet a top-five NFL quarterback — but he’s playing like one.

The sophomore QB threw for 261 yards and three touchdowns while amassing a league-best 140.1 passer rating in the Patriots’ Week 6 road win over the New Orleans Saints. Maye, who’s led New England to first place in the AFC East, would’ve had even better stats if not for multiple egregious penalties called against the Patriots.

With the performance, Maye ascended to sixth on Pro Football Focus’ QB rankings for the season. However, Maye would be fifth if not for Washington Commanders QB Marcus Mariota, who...

The elite quarterback play continued for the New England Patriots on Sunday.

After constructing his first career game-winning drive to secure a primetime victory in Buffalo last week, Drake Maye kept the foot on the gas pedal down in New Orleans leading the Patriots to their third straight win to improve to 4-2.

Maye has been the biggest reason for that win streak, as the 23-year old quarterback entered Monday night third in expected points added per drop-back (+0.33), third in completion percentage over expectation (+9.7%), and sixth in drop-back success rate (53.3%).

In other words: he’s playing like a...

One week after suffering their first major in-season injury — running back and kickoff returner Antonio Gibson tearing his ACL — the New England Patriots seemingly flirted with disaster again. However, when all was said and done it appeared that they were able to leave New Orleans without any obviously significant issues.

Let’s assess the damage after rewatching the Patriots’ 25-19 win over the Saints.

Patriots injury analysis: Week 6

ED Harold Landry III: The Patriots already entered Sunday down two members of their usual four-player edge rotation, and they appeared to take another hit when Landry remained on...